4/24/26 - Color Dare Challenge #701 - Thanks Card

Welcome back Friday and another challenge here at ColorDare and today I used the 2^nd half of the diagonal piece from THIS POST (3/19/26) to create another card. Also check out 4/2/26 post. Because of the directional piece, I placed is on the top right this time and adhered a cardstock for the middle. Still used the Arch Dies and created a Thank You card. Can you see that instead of the RED, I did a twist and used the Glimmer Paper? Hope you enjoyed this card I am sharing today an be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #701

Stamp: Spotlight on Nature, 

Colors: Real Red, 

Paper: White, Garden Green, Floral In Blooms DSP, 

Others: Dimension, Arch Dies, Glimmer Paper, Hugs & Kisses Dies

4/21/26 - Cardz 4 Guyz #385 CAS - Cutest Crew Have the Best Day!

We are back on Tuesday at Card for Guyz for our monthly challenge and this month we are making CAS - Clean & Simple Card! Everyone's CAS card is different - lots of empty space, one focal point, minimal stamping/decoration/layers...etc. My CAS is easy to make and lots of open space and so I created a cute doggie card with Cutest Crew. This card is perfect for a kid's birthday card or any dog lover! The doggies are colored with Stampin' Blends with some shaded background and paw prints. Hope this card gives you some inspiration and please join us at the challenge.

Challenge: #385

Stamp: Cutest Crew, 

Colors: Cloud Cover/Gray Granite/Darling Duckling/Fresh Fresia/Summer Splash Stampin' Blends, Black, Basic Gray

Paper: White, Cloud Cover, 

Others: Dimension, Deckled Rectangle Dies, Gold Wink a Stella, Dots, 

4/20/26 - Make My Monday #276 Birds/Eggs & Pick 3 Challenge - Cutest Crew So Glad We're Friends

Happy Monday! Today my card is with both Make My Monday (Birds/Eggs) & Pick 3 Challenge (Friend/Feminine/Pastel). I saw a fun Side Flap Card tutorial and decided to give it a try - I am always in for a fun fold! I colored the birdies using some soft pastel colors and also sponge the background with it. The sentiment is with Peach Pie, which is soon to be retired In-Colors. I hope you like creation and remember to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #276, Pick 3-#4

Stamp: Cutest Crew, 

Colors: Pretty in Pink/Pecan Pie/Highland Heather Stampin' Blends, Balmy Blue, Granny Apple Green, 

Paper: White, Florals in Blooms, Fresh Fresia, 

Others: Dimension, Deckled Rectangle Dies, Gold Wink a Stella, Sponge, 

4/17/26 - Alphabet Challenge (Z for Zoology) - Pets & More

Hi crafters! Happy Friday and welcome back to another challenge here at Alphabet Challenge and this week we are making Z for Zoology card! I saw a card from Brian King and decided to CASE it. I pulled out my retired stamp set with cute animals and stamped them and colored them in with Stampin' Blends. I also cut them out by hand and put them on the coordinating 2 tone Cardstock. Hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: Z for Zoology 

Stamp: Pets & More, 

Colors: Strawberry Slush/Timid Tiger/Cloud Cover Stampin' Blends, 

Paper: White, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Cloud Cover, Floral In Blooms DSP, Black, 

Others: Dimension, Modern Oval Punch, 

4/16/26- Cardz 4 Galz #274 April Showers - Pop Up Petal

We are in Mid April and we can't let the month fly by without making an April Shower theme card! At Card4Galz this week, I decided to go with a fun fold card using DSP - pattern paper. I saw a tutorial online and wanted to give it a try. But instead, I made a mistake since my pattern paper is directional I ended up couldn't use the backside of this DSP (floral pattern) that I wanted to use, so I decided to modify it (my direction below). The card base is just a quarter of regular cardstock (5 1/2" x 4 1/4"). The floral image is colored with Stampin' Blends. Hope you enjoyed this fun fold and be sure to give it a try! 

DSP - 5 1/4" x 8, score at 2" 4" on the 8" Side. 

Challenge: #274

Stamps: Pop Up Petal, 

Colors: Black, Shy Shamrock/Darling Duckling Stampin' Blends, 

Papers: White, Floral in Blooms DSP, Timid Tiger, 

Others: Dimension, Deckled Rectangle Dies, In-Color Dots, 

4/15/26 - Sparkle Challenge #199 (Pastel/Bunny) / The Creative Crafter (ATG) - Pick a Season

Happy Hump Day - Today I have an Easter card for both Sparkle (pastel) & The Creative Craft Challenge (ATG). I used 2024-2026 In-Colors DSP for the layering and worked off that to stamp the same colors for the eggs to decorate the tree. I also stamped fences to decorate the piece. I hope you enjoyed this card and be sure to join us at the challenge. 

DSP - 3 pieces of 1 1/4 by 5"

Challenge: #199, #99

Stamp: Pick a Season, 

Colors: Pecan Pie, Gray, Summer Splash, Petal Pink, Petunia Pop, Peach Pie, 

Paper: White, 2024-2026 In-Colors DSP, 

Others: Dimension, Rectangle Dies,

4/13/26 - Atlantic Hearts #677 - Pretty Floral Sending My Love

We are back at Atlantic Hearts Sketch and today's card is using Pretty Floral Bundle. I used the DSP and cut them down to 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" squares and place them around the borders. I also keep in mind the pattern to make it a bit more balance. The flowers are created with the dies. Hope you enjoyed what I created using this layout and join us at the challenge. 

Challenge: #677

Stamps: Triple Banners 

Colors: Secret Sea,

Papers: White, Floral in Blooms DSP, Bubble Bath, Granny Apple Green, Calypso Coral, Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Fresia, 

Others: Dimension, Stitched Layering Dies, Pretty Floral Dies, Triple Banner Punch,